Key Account Manager

Job Title: Key Account Manager
Location: London (Field-based)
Salary: Competitive + Travel Allowance + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Drinks / FMCG / On-Trade / Field Sales

Diamond Search Recruitment are proud to partner with our client, a leading independent drinks wholesaler, in their search for a Key Account Manager to join their dynamic sales team.

The Company:
Our client is a dynamic, independent wholesaler, supplying pubs, bars, and restaurants across London and the Southeast with a full range of essentials — from beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks to coffee, bar snacks and more.

The Role:
As Key Account Manager, you will:

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Act as the main point of contact for your key clients
• Understand customer needs and promote relevant products
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and brand partners
• Negotiate contracts and prepare sales proposals
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Attend weekly sales meetings and submit monthly reports

This is a field-based role with occasional travel to HQ. You'll organise your day to maximise opportunities across your territory.

About You:

• Previous field sales experience in the on-trade drinks industry is essential
• Confident, strategic, and commercially driven
• Full UK Driving Licence (clean)
• WSET Level 1 qualification (preferred)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Degree educated (preferred)

Benefits:

• Travel allowance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Life insurance
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Birthday voucher
• Purchase goods at cost price
• Flexible work-from-home for admin tasks
• Holiday entitlement increases with service

Ready to raise the bar in your career?
Apply now via Diamond Search Recruitment!
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy.